F4TCT Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Im sorry to burden you all with yet another PR XIX as I know the spit builds get old fast.This is my first 'proper' attempt at a kit since childhood and is my first time using an airbrush. The kit seemed to go together well with some filling required. Made a few mistakes but it all adds to the experience.Firstly the spue'sThe cockpit was pieced together and given a coat of xtracrylix interior green.The cockpit was then installed into the aircraft and the instrument panel is flat black tamiya and was dry brushed. Seat belts were made using some 2mm jammydog tape.And finally a side view of the installed cockpit.The two sides of the aircraft were then joined and some pre-shading was then applied onto the primered aircraft.The aircraft was then sprayed with xtracrylix Pru Blue.When dry, the area on the spine of the aircraft was masked and sprayed with xtracrylix RAF Medium Sea Grey and the cockpit glass unmasked.The decals were then applied. This in some cases didn't go well as I think the ear buds used were far from the best quality, thus leaving some air bubbles in the decal and when X-20A was applied, this only made them worse, still we live and learn.After the decals were set, they were locked in with some future and a Flory wash was applied.And finally shes all finished.The exhausts were drilled to create a recess where indian ink could be applied.So there we have it, my first of many more builds to come. Hope you all like it. I enjoyed the build and it took me around 5 days on and off to complete.Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Absolutely nailed it! Hope mine comes out even a quarter as good as this! Many congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRAGEF1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 A Spit any time mate, and your effort was brilliant....well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hello Dan! Excellent finish. I think the Airfix Spitfires are a briiliant series (these new-tools especially) and in MY opinion, we cannot have too many builds on BM. This one has come out cracking! Here's to many more builds for you! All the best, regards from Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Like. That. A. Lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Good build. Seeing that, allied with my build of the Mk XII a couple of years ago, might just have sent me off looking at the online model shops on this lazy bank holiday weekend. Better hope the other half doesn't get her hands on my credit card bill!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4TCT Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
is it windy yet? Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Nice build! You seem to have a nicely stocked workbench. That should really help when you get rolling on your 2nd build. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I know the spit builds get old fast.Since when? In my opinion you can never have too many Spitfire builds! This is a good one. Looking forward to seeing your others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi Dan, Well you certainly have n't lost the knack! Very nice job on your Spit, thanks for sharing the project. I look forward to your next one. Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4TCT Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Lol i never had the knack to start with. Just using brushes and far too thick paint and slapping it all over the model. So first time for everything really Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Very nice Spitfire indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchud Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Nicley done! Your final wash has brought out the panel lines beautifully and really shows off the detail of this new kit. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I went to my nearest independent model shop (over 10 miles away) and asked about this Spitfire. He swore blind that it hasn't been rel;eased yet, and it's due in June. Needless to say, I suggested he didn't hold his breath waiting for me to go back to collect it! Seeing yours makes me determined to buy one. Online or Mail order ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Got one of these in the stash, I really hope mine turns out as well as yours did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sufa 36 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 looks fantastic good job ive just finished mine in the sweedish markings oob and will be buying another which will become a turkish af verison allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 SUPERB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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